Frequently Asked Questions
Heartfulness is a path of experiencing our inner self. It's simple and subtle practice of meditation connects each of us with the light and love that is present in our hearts. It teaches us to dive deep into our heart, and be in a natural state of love, peace, and calmness. Our daily practices, help awaken our inherent potential for simple, balanced and joyful existence.
When practiced regularly, meditation helps us become in tune with our heart and develop the capacity to remain poised and balanced at all times.Life comes with its challenges. Whether it is physically, mentally or spiritually; the human experience comes with many twists and turns. The world we live in is a chaotic one. We constantly need to adapt to digital advancements, look after the increasing demands on our health, cater to our family, move with the ebbs and flows of our career, all the while managing the uncertainty of tomorrow.
Anyone who is seeking all the above and aims to bring balance and clarity to their mind can meditate. Anyone who is 18 years and above can meditate.In Heartfulness meditation, we meditate upon the source of divine light within our heart. On its own, the source is so subtle that it is incomprehensible to us. Light from the source is the closest idea that we can have to take as our object. But there is no need to see any light. We can call it “light without luminosity.” Simply put, we meditate on the idea and not on the light.
Heartfulness Meditation can include the use of `Transmission’, a unique feature of the method which helps us deepen our experience of meditation and which can also amplify and accelerate our progress. Transmission can be described as a very subtle sense or energy which has to be experienced to understand its effects but it touches our hearts and helps us to re-establish a connection with our Self.
Heartfulness can reveal inner resources and attributes such as resilience, tolerance and a calmer way of being. These attributes become stronger and more permanent, the more we practise. This provides us with inner strength to support us in difficult times and situations. There are also many health benefits for our body, mind and spirit.
No, the only requirement is the willingness to try it.
Anyone can try Heartfulness but, to experience transmission and the full benefit of the system, it helps to be introduced by a trainer or through our online Masterclasses available at
Anyone can try Heartfulness relaxation and meditation however you must be over 18 years old to take part in meditation with transmission.
Anyone can practise Heartfulness relaxation. However, some serious mental health problems can mean that meditation practice is not possible.
Heartfulness has worked with partner organisations with similar principles; and with schools, universities, businesses and communities in many countries throughout the world.
We are funded by donations.
There are no charges for Heartfulness at any point. However, we welcome donations to help us offer Heartfulness to all sections of society, and we charge a registration fee at some events to cover costs and materials.
Heartfulness is run by non-profit organisations or charities worldwide. In the UK, Heartfulness is run by a registered charity (Reg No: 1128649)
No belief systems are needed to practise Heartfulness
Companies such as Tata and Cognizant have used Heartfulness as part of their health and well being programmes. Heartfulness has also been taught in, universities, gyms, Crown Courts, and to emergency service personnel. All feedback has been very positive.
In general, three thirty minute meditation sessions on different days are recommended to get started. However, these can be taken over the course of a week.
Yes, it's possible to have one or more taster sessions and, even if you start the practice, there is never any obligation to continue. Everyone is free to go at their own pace and to stop and start whenever they want to.
Our trainers and coordinators can provide an introduction, followed by resources and information to allow your employees to continue, either with local or online support. We need your support to inform your employees and arrange a mutually convenient time for our trainer to introduce Heartfulness in a comfortable and quiet setting. Following the introduction, your support may be needed to provide the time and space needed for your employees to continue the practice.